Signal meaning and coal price appeal in city ad
An advertisement appeals to readers with a naval motif about signals and fleet attention, offering CROSS CREEK LEHIGH COAL at 7.50 per ton delivered with no carriage charge. It claims superior heat and low ash, exclusive supply from Pennsylvania fields, and guarantees price quality screening and delivery for summer pricing.
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Cross Creek
Lehigh
Pennsylvania
Freeport
Cross Creek Lehigh Scranton
Office on Exchange St Manager W M Sanford
The passage lists an office location on Exchange Street near the Brewster house with W M Sanford identified as the manager and provides a nonfunctional telephone number.
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Exchange St
Brewster House
W. M. Sanford
The Very Best Razor and Scissors
A concise note praising top quality grooming tools, highlighting the best razor and scissors for precise shaving and cutting tasks. Demonstrates emphasis on sharpness, durability, and superior performance. Provides no additional context or claims beyond premium capability.
War Council At White House Discusses Future Plans
Washington June 18 Special A war council met at the White House with President McKinley Secretaries Long and Alger Gen Miles Admiral Sicard and Captain Mahan present for two hours. No details were released though it was deemed of major importance Alger denies dissatisfaction with Miles and notes Miles was recalled to discuss campaign adjustments. Larger drafts for troops may trigger a third call but only after equipment is arranged.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Long
Alger
Gen. Miles
Sicard
Mahan
Miles
Wanda brings Cuban front news of Santiago bombardment
Kinaston June 18 Special dispatch reports the Wanda arriving with week’s Cuba campaign details. Outer fortifications of Santiago practically demolished ahead of expected troops and Guan tanamo harbor occupation. Spanish commander exhausted, half rations, supplies to end of June. Insurgent General Perez says 1200 troops will reinforce marines soon. Insurgents praised for daring and fighting spirit with good shoes and Lee Metford rifles.
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Kinaston
Wanda
Cuba
Santiago
Guantanamo
Perez
British envoy meets Spanish war minister on peace push
In Manpriv June 18 a long conference between the British ambassador and Spain's war minister sparked wide comment. Newspapers publish manifestos urging peace amid the diplomatic push.
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Manpriv
Spain
Weather and political brief from June 18
Cutonao forecast calls for generally fair conditions tonight and Sunday with variable winds. Paris reports Ribot cannot form a cabinet for President Faure. In office briefly, the ministry formed May 31 has resigned. Tacoma notes the death of John Corwith, a 64 year old retired Galena capitalist en route to Alaska, from heart failure.
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Cutonao
Paris
Ribot
Faure
Rowe
Tacoma
Wash
John Corwith
Galena
Ill
Alaska
Important Meeting of Prohibition Club
A meeting of the Prohibition Club is set for Monday night to conduct important business. The notice emphasizes the seriousness of the discussions and actions planned for the session.
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Prohibition Club
Will Dance Tonight by AOC Club at Old Illemperanea Hall
The A. O. C. club members host a dancing party tonight at Old Illemperanea hall. The event offers an evening of social dancing for members and guests with music and refreshments.
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A. O. C. Club
Old Illemperanea Hall
Have a Young Son Born to Grant Hoover Family
Mr and Mrs Grant Hoover of Clark Avenue welcome a new baby boy at their home. Also notes on camping trips by Chas Kalbe and B A Grimm and a bicycle collision on Galena Street injuring a girl named Oswald. A reception for newlyweds W P Malburn and bride is planned at Judge Hyde's home after arriving from Denver.
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Grant Hoover
Clark Avenue
Galena Street
Oswald
W. P. Malburn
Bride
Denver
Judge Hyde
Enterprising Epworth Leaguers Plan Church Event
The First M. E. Epworth League redecorates its church room and invites the public to a Sunday evening program featuring Oscar Wagner performing a Triebel romance and Miss Kennedy's solo by E H Bailey at the First Presbyterian church on June 19. Mayor Younger has bought a Henney rig through Bergman and Dorman. the Illinois Central pay car arrives tonight with pay Monday. The ad urges women to strive for beauty with Rocky Mountain Tea from Emmert and Burrell.
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Oscar Wagner
Triebel
Miss Kennedy
Loving Spirit
E. H. Bailey
First Presbyterian Church
Emmert & Burrell
Died This Morning in Spring er Miss Elizab ers Helen Janzi
Miss Elizab ers Helen Janzi of Spring er died this morning at home aged 26 after long illness from consumption. She was a devout member of the German Reform church. Survived by mother Mrs. Ira Schofield sister and brothers Emil and William Janzi. Funeral from the home at 2 pm then church at 2:30 pm with Rev Brunosbler officiating.
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Elizabers
Helen Jan
Janzi Wasitbo
Ganzi
Jong
Osceunvags
Ira Schofield
Emil
Williamg Janzi
Brunosbler
Saturday's Market Prices Trim Fruit and Veg Decline
Market notes slow fall in fruit and vegetables with mixed slips in prices. Strawberries down, others steady. radishes 20c a dozen, cucumbers 5c each, tomatoes 2bc a basket, green and wax beans 6c lb, new potatoes 80c peck, lettuce 3c per bundle, celery 40c a dozen, oranges 10 to 50c a dozen, bananas 5 to 10c a dozen, dairy butter 16c lb, creamery 20c lb.
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California
Spaniards Seek Reconciliation with Cuba Insurgents
From Havana the Times reports a growing push by insurgents toward reconciliation with a view to gaining American goodwill amid lingering distrust of intervention. The June 18 dispatch notes a sizable faction favoring reconciliation.
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Lonnox
the Times Special
Havana
Manila Expedition Arrives in Honolulu Amid Enthusiasm
Advices by steamer from Honolulu report the first Manila expedition arriving there from San Francisco June 1. The welcome was marked by a great display of enthusiasm and local excitement.
Spanish Troops Accompany Camara’s Fleet
Gipratrar June 18 report states four thousand troops are aboard transports with Camara's fleet. The dispatch notes the large force accompanying the Spanish naval movement, indicating significant troop support for the operation.
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Gipratrar
Camara
Britain cancels annual naval manoeuvres amid coal crisis
London reports Britain will skip the usual naval manoeuvres this year amid speculation about coal shortages from the Welsh miners strike. Some say the decision stems from fuel limits while others predict major events upcoming. The Star debunks a Paris-made tale that Capt. Gen. Augusti handed Manila to the German fleet commander to protect inhabitants from insurgents.
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London
Great Britain
The
Star
Paris
Augusti
Manila
Republican Primary Election in Freeport Township
Republican voters in Freeport Township will hold a primal election Friday afternoon June 24 to express a preference for county offices and to elect delegates to the county convention. Polls open 5 to 8 p m with precinct voting at Bergman and Dorman's office Williams House Mayer's restaurant Lachmacher's store Journal office Brandt's grocery Pennsylvania House and a grocery on Elk Street.
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Freeport
Bergman & Dorman’s
Williams House
Mayer’s
Lachmacher’s
Journal
Brandt’s
Pennsylvania House
Elk Street
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